51 Chess Openings for Beginners

A great introduction to the most important chess openings, perfect for casual players and enthusiastic beginners.

Chess openings are the most important part of every novice's journey--and the most fun. Perfectly targeted for beginning and intermediate players, Alberston presents the most common and important openings in easy-to-understand explanations with large, frequent diagrams showing every position along with clear plan of the goals, objectives, and concepts behind the moves. A great book for chess players keen on rapidly improving their game and making chess a more fun and challenging game.